Salary
DOQ
Department/Division
Water / Wastewater Collection
Organization
City of Tyler
City
Tyler
State
Texas
Job Requirements
Education and Experience: Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have over five (5) years of experience in repair and construction of sanitary sewer collection systems, and installation of taps and manholes. Must have a TCEQ Class "B" Treatment license, or a TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collection license or have the ability to obtain within one year from date of hire. Must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, with a clear driving record.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and a TCEQ Type II Wastewater Collection license is preferred.Job Description
Plans, directs, manage, staff and controls the operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system.
Essential Functions
- Direct training and development of water distribution employees.
- Understand the operations & maintenance of tool & equipment used for preventive maintenance cleaning.
- Organize, evaluate and maintain the department safety program. Help schedule speakers.
- Review, interview and recommend possible applicants for employment.
- Analyze plans and specifications of proposed development for connection to existing water distribution system.
- Assists in preparation of budget proposals, budget forecast and monitors approved budget.
- Evaluates employee performance, conducts quarterly feedback sessions and counsels as required.
- Controls and assist in the ordering of construction materials, replacement tools & other associated equipment.
- Maintains records, files; performs related administrative duties, prepares SSO and overflow-in-premise reports.
- Investigate customer complaints.
- Call for utility locates and schedule/prioritize sewer main repair jobs.
- Schedule preventative maintenance of collection systems.
- Manage bi-weekly payroll and PTO requests for a staff of over thirty (30).
- Deal with developers, contractors and plumbers completing work for the City of Tyler.
- Understand and have experience with computer work-order systems Cityworks, Microsoft Office products and other office equipment.
- Have experience using GPS with asset management software.
- Have a working understanding of sewer rod trucks, water jetting trucks and vacuum/jetter trucks (vactors).
- Be able to respond when on-call within 30 minutes of being notified.
- Must be onsite to perform the essential job functions/duties of this position.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Needed Skills
- Must know government regulatory processes and applications (TCEQ or EPA).
- Must have the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, construction plans and operation manuals.
- Must be able to direct the construction crews on the installation/repair of sewer systems using PVC, VCP and ductile iron pipe materials.
- Must be able to direct the construction crews on the installation/repair of sewer manholes using precast concrete, cast-in-place or brick materials. Also the installation/repair of end-of-main clean-outs.
- Must have the ability to train, direct, and control an effective work force.
- Must be able to stand and walk 2 hours daily and be able to sit several hours daily.
- Must be able to lift 100 lbs, carry 50 lbs and be able to push and pull 80 lbs.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather and work conditions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with employees, citizens, other departments and management.
Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
High school diploma or equivalent
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